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KS2 Teacher - Full-time

Kennington CE Academy, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2052-95T
  • Posted:25/05/2018
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2018
  • App Close Date:08/06/2018 at 09:00
  • Interviews:14th June 2018

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We are looking for highly skilled, energetic, creative and innovative teacher to join our amazing teaching team. 

You will be able to:

  • Demonstrate outstanding teaching and creativity.
  • Want to make a difference to the lives and futures of the children at Kennington CE Academy.
  • Show a commitment to developing partnerships within school, with parents and with the wider community.
  • Work well alongside all super teams and, with our open door policy, engage with the friends and family of Kennington CE Academy.
  • Support our Christian values and ethos.  In our recent SIAMS inspection we were graded as Good.

We will support you with:

  • Quality training opportunities to develop your practice further.
  • A highly dedicated team of staff all with one vision in mind; to provide the very best education and opportunities for all our children.
  • A supportive leadership team with in-house coaching provided.
  • An inspiring curriculum that gives the children a chance to explore, learn and to express themselves.
  • Incredible children who are eager to learn and set their own high expectations.

We encourage applicants to visit the school before shortlisting and interviews.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate will be subject to two written references and an enhanced DBS check.

Please telephone our school office (01233 623744) to book an appointment. Further details about the position are attached to this advertisement.

If you require any further information please telephone or email the school (office@kennington.kent.sch.uk).

Applications should be submitted using the Kent Teach website.

Kennington CE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and successful applicants will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

Information about the school

Kennington CE Academy is 3 form entry (12 classes) for Key stage 2 of 360 pupils, situated in North Ashford and serving a mixed community of children who are enthusiastic about learning and their school.

We have strong relationships with our feeder Infant school, Downs View and The Towers, our nearest high school. Our church school status has led us to develop close links with the local parish church. We are sponsored by Aquila, the Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk)

Kennington CE Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Please visit our website at www.kenningtonacademy.co.uk for further information.

Job Contact Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.